Archive for November 2012
Combat Hunger donations top 108 tons of food
Last week, Central Iowans donated 216,605 (108.3 tons) pounds of food to benefit the Food Bank of Iowa during the 22nd annual Combat Hunger, the event’s sponsor, Star 102.5, announced. The donations were made from thousands …
Read MoreMiller: Servicers provided more than $19 million in relief to Iowa borrowers
The nation’s five largest mortgage servicers reported providing more than $19 million in direct relief to Iowa homeowners since March as part of the $25 billion national mortgage settlement announced in February, Iowa Attorney General …
Read MoreReport outlines national mortgage settlement
Five U.S. banks have provided about $22 billion in mortgage relief to customers under a deal to settle borrowers’ accusations over foreclosures, a report by the settlement’s monitor said on Monday.
According to Reuters, the …
Read MoreHappy home builders and sellers
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes posted a five-point gain to 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for November.
This marks the seventh consecutive monthly …
Read MoreWater quality plan ready for public review
Gov. Terry Branstad released the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy today. The plan is an attempt to to reduce water-fouling nutrients in surface water from farm fields, industrial plants, urban areas and wasterwater treatment plants. Experts …
Read MoreFoster Group receives financial services award
Foster Group Inc., an independent fee-only financial services firm, has received the 2012 Best-In-Business IMPACT Award, part of a Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. awards program to recognize excellence in the business of independent financial …
Read MoreJudge approves DeWaay settlement
Decatur County Judge John Lloyd has given preliminary approval to a $3 million settlement of two class-action lawsuits against Donald DeWaay and his recenlty shuttered broker-dealer in Clive. Lloyd also issued a preliminary ruling that …
Read MoreEconomy adding muscle, analysts say
The U.S. economy looks set to weather the headwinds from Hurricane Sandy and the budget battles in Washington after picking up speed in the third quarter, Bloomberg said.
The gross domestic product (GDP) probably increased …
Read MoreDanger in the shadows
The shadow banking industry has grown to about $67 trillion worldwide, $6 trillion bigger than previously thought, leading global regulators to seek more oversight of financial transactions that fall outside traditional oversight, Bloomberg said.
The …
Read MoreUnited Fire declares dividend
The board of directors of Cedar Rapids-based United Fire Group Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of 15 cents per share, payable Dec. 31 to shareholders of record as of …
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